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Good Bourbon For A Good Cause Raises $200k For Wildfire-Affected Texan Communities On Monday, the Good Bourbon for a Good Cause initiative presented the Amarillo Area Foundation with a $220,000 check to support recovery efforts following the Texas Panhandle wildfires. The funds were raised by several Texas-based businesses through Panhandle Proud, an initiative focused on aiding local communities impacted by the fires.

Jameson Launches Triple Cask Whisky Part Matured In Chestnut Casks Jameson Irish Whiskey, owned by Irish Distillers, has expanded its portfolio with the release of Jameson Triple Triple Chestnut Edition. The whiskey is now available for an RRP of $29 in South Africa. A broader global rollout across the UK, US, Ireland, India, Poland, and Canada will begin in early 2025. https://lnkd.in/ep4z8NcE

Distillers One of One Charity Auction To Return In 2025 Featuring Rare Scotch Whisky Lots The Distillers One of One Charity Auction, which sees incredibly rare whisky lots auctioned in partnership with Sotheby’s, is set to return in October 2025. 100% of the hammer prices achieved benefit charities including the Youth Action Fund. So far, £4.3 million has been raised for the cause. https://lnkd.in/evfmHiQw

5 Unique Cask-Finished Scotches To Expand Your Palate Phil Dwyer shares a list of whiskies with unique cask finishes, some of which are new and novel, and some that have had an unrivaled impact on the whisky industry, to help you expand your palate.

Jim Beam Launches Warming Winter Reserve Jim Beam has announced the release of a new holiday expression, just in time for the festive season. Jim Beam Winter Reserve offers a seasonal flavor profile that is perfect for the cooler winter months.  In keeping with the brand’s traditional affordability, Jim Beam Winter Reserve is now available for purchase with an RRP of $24.99.

Sazerac Company, owner of brands such as Buffalo Trace and Pappy Van Winkle, has been named American Whiskey Producer of the Year at the International Spirits Challenge (ISC) for the fifth consecutive year.  The International Spirits Challenge has been running for 29 years, awarding medals to the best spirits around the world via a rigorous tasting and evaluation process. Sazerac Company won 32 medals in the American whiskey category, with the weighted points system giving the company the overall win. https://lnkd.in/e9sJgeZn

High West & Olympian Shaun White Collaborate On Limited Merch Drop High West Distillery has partnered with five-time Olympic snowboarder, Shaun White and his brand WHITESPACE, to release a limited edition merch collaboration. 20% of all proceeds will benefit Protect Our Winters, an organization dedicated to preserving outside spaces and playgrounds during climate change.

5 20 Year Old Whiskies For Your Collection High-age-statement whiskies are highly sought after by collectors. By virtue of their age, these whiskies are rarer and often more valuable than younger or lower-age-statement spirits. The prestige, investment potential, and rich history tied to these bottles make them the crowning jewels in a whisky collector’s arsenal. To help you discover some high-age-statement whiskies for your collection, we've curated a list of some of our favorite 20 Year Old whiskies available at The Whiskey Wash Shop. From official bottlings to independent releases, scotches to bourbons, and cask finishes to cask strength expressions, these 20 Year Old whiskies will be valuable additions to any collection.

Review: Godawan 01 Rich And Rounded Indian Single Malt Whisky The Indian single malt category is growing rapidly, and Godawan is (arguably) at the forefront. So, what does Phil Dwyer make of the Godawan 01 Rich And Rounded? And should Indian single malt whisky be on your watchlist?

London Is Now Home To The UIltimate American Whiskey Destination London will soon be home to a brand new American whiskey destination. Odyssey Bar Lounge & Kitchen, founded by Michele Reina and Tony Vega, is home to over 600 varieties of American whiskey, constituting the largest collection in the UK.  Odyssey will host an exclusive opening party this Friday 18th October. Whiskey lovers can enjoy the event with special guest Stephen Beam, seventh-generation Master Distiller at Limestone Branch Distillery, the home of Yellowstone Bourbon.